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Clermont's Cancoriet ruptures pectoral tendon
By Nicholas McGee
Top 14 leaders Clermont Auvergne will be without flanker Judicael Cancoriet for at least four months due to a ruptured pectoral tendon.
The 22-year-old flanker, who has won four caps for France, has enjoyed an excellent season for Clermont, making 15 appearances for a side that leads the Top 14 by three points from Toulouse.
He is rated as the Top 14's second best openside in the RugbyPass Index, with an RPI of 79, with impressive tackle turnover stats of 89.
However, they will now have to cope without him after he suffered a serious injury in their 48-40 European Rugby Challenge Cup win over Northampton Saints on Saturday.
He will undergo surgery to repair the torn tendon in his left shoulder next Monday, with his likely absence effectively ruling him out of the rest of the Challenge Cup campaign even if they reach the final on May 10.
Cancoriet could, however, return in time for the Top 14 playoffs, with Clermont looking to regain the title after finishing a disappointing ninth in defence of it last season.
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I guess we may all agree on the fact, that the ABs and Boks are the two in contest for No 1 in rugby history (the triple-A sort of) …. the Wallabies, England and France are the next tier, with Ireland being the new kid in town (AA) …. in my view it makes little sense creating imaginary competitions (unless you have too much time to waste)
Go to commentsWhat a joke. Total joke and the pundits commentating, all of whom know a bit about the game, could barely disguise their contempt. Reaching for the card then pulling back when he realised a red card would carry further match suspensions is simply not his decision to make. A clear and obvious influence on the outcome of this match and indeed, the championship path.
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